I help project professionals get more done with less stress. Having been a project manager for over 20 year, I share tried-and-tested tips that work in the real world, every Tuesday.
Take ownership of managing project priorities
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Hello Reader, In my survey of 570 project managers (the results of which I still haven’t written up, sorry), I was kind of surprised to see that half of project managers prioritise their own workload. They can’t rely on a manager or project management software to identify what’s important and what’s not, so they are going on professional judgement. I know what that’s like, and you might do too – it’s trying not to be the person who responds to the loudest voice while having to work out corporate priorities based on your best guess… not a great place to be. So project prioritisation is a key issue for project professionals, whether you work as a BA or a PM, or in a PMO role. I came across a resource from Laura Brandenburg at Bridging the Gap for kick-starting prioritisation discussions. It’s a Project Prioritisation Organiser a project request form, a business process document, a project portfolio template, a full guidebook and meeting agendas so you can have structured conversations with your peers and leaders. When you take ownership of managing project priorities, you'll:
So, if that sounds like something you and your team would benefit from, I recommend taking a look! Laura is a tried-and-tested resource for this kind of thing, and I’ve used lots of her products in the past – why reinvent the wheel when someone has done it for you? Have a great week! Elizabeth P.S. I wanted to remind you that the Creatio 8.2 Energy Release virtual event is tomorrow, and there is still time to sign up to attend. The event is free, but you need to register. Get the inside news on the future of No-Code business automation and AI, along with some inspirational real-life success stories. This email contains affiliate and sponsored links. |
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I help project professionals get more done with less stress. Having been a project manager for over 20 year, I share tried-and-tested tips that work in the real world, every Tuesday.
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